Has Moses Myer's letter of June 5th.  Is happy Sam has escaped thus far.  He wrote John as soon as he heard.  Has been getting info from Nones, Ben Myers and G. Robinson.  Punishment in New York would be 7-14 years.  Moses should leave Norfolk, he can do well anywhere.

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"Our beloved Caroline" leaves for Carolina tomorrow with "My father" & Judith.  Mr. Barton & Charles preceeded them.  Louisa sorry Georgy didn't come up.  Hopes Moses fully recovered from his fall.  Must write Moses as today is his 17th birthday.

Louisa writes, "It was a great relief to me, my dear kind Father, to see your handwriting & to hear that your bodily health had not given away under so severe a blow." Myer & Judith will be a comfort to Moses. Little Mo going to stay in Norfolk.

Myer plans to sail Thursday in the Black Prince together with the Comet. He has 500 bbls on board. "A man ought to have Job's patience to do business in this country." Myer will go to Cayan and Surinam for coffee for St. Thomas. He will write Mr. Nathan.

Myer hopes Moses is safely returned from Quebec and that he left their parents in company of their sister. Hopes to see Moses before Moses leaves for Europe in the spring. Tell Levy he sent him some shells by the Count de Gras (Capt. Simmons). More to follow.

Sam Myers (no relation to Moses Myers) arrived inParis on the 5th. Met with Ridley & Barclay. Had dinner with Mr. Adams. The business should be done in four days. Met with Capt. Barney who had passage of 16 days. Says goods at a glut in Philadelphia. Did Moses renew the lottery ticket?

Samuel Myers (no relation to Moses) arrived in London last night. Will answer Moses' letters in the next post. Will join Moses as soon as possible. "Nothing but business alone will keep me from you." He will se Prince, "the ungrateful villain." Saw Mrs. Siddons. Sends regards from Barclay.

Sam received Moses' letters of April 22 & 23 with check on US Bank for $160.20 being a dividend on Marine Insurance Co. stock. Sam is "very happy to hear from my niece Judith that your health is greatly improved and that you have recovered from injury."

Newton is pleased to inform Moses that "the Senate yesterday passed on your nomination and confirmed it. Thus endeth the chapter. I congratulate you that this affair has been successfully brought to a close."

Newton has Moses' letter. He is fully persuaded that Moses is in worse condition than any other Customs officer. Will try to help. Discusses national political scene. "Victory will not crown the brow of their leader [Jackson] and they are conscious of it."

Newton has been directed by the Committee to report a bill for relief of Moses and Robertson.  Hopes it will get through this year, but others such as Maj. Gibbon work against it.  All collectors' salaries should be fixed based on responsibility and service.

Addressed to Moses Myers, His Danish Majesty's Vice Consul at Norfolk. Pederson has Moses' letter of March 18. He is disappointed in not getting the hams. He has seen Mr. King's report on the Non-Intercourse Act. Doesn't expect any lifting of restrictions. Has keg of anchovies on the brig Saunders that he hopes Moses can send him.

Receipt from Pleasonton as Fifth Auditor in the Treasury Department for Moses' Light House account for the quarter ending December 31, 1829. The account has been handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.

Letter from Pleasonton as the Fifth Auditor, Treasury Department, informing Myers that his Light House Account for the period of January 1 to March 28, 1830 has been received and handed to the First Auditor for adjustment.

Richardson writes to say he can't leave the country without once again thanking Moses for "your unlimited goodness to my family." He leaves for London and from there to Russia, after that will return to Norfolk. Kindest remembrances to Mrs. Myers.

Cashier Roberts, Office of the US Bank, Norfolk, writes "In response to your note of this morning, I have to state that htere has not been any duty bonds paid to the credit of your account in this office as Collector on or subsequent to the 27th instant." [same letter is written at bottom of letter from Moses Myers to Roberts, Box 1, Folder 74]

Dr. Senac provides his diagnosis in the death of Abraham Myers who suffered chronic ear infections in his left ear. About 25 days ago the same complaint grew more universal in its pain. Death was due to serious effusion in the brain, no treatment was possible.

Smith writes that Moses' nomination has been confirmed.  Moses' notation refers to him as General Smith.

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General Smith introduces Mr. James Bosley, "a merchant in high standing in this city." Bosley feels Moses can give him information of importance. If Moses helps, he wil "render a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged" by Smith.

Smith received Moses' letter today. He is sorry but remuneration for past losses is not possible. It was previously tried in the case of McCulloch and rejected. Smith has just reported a bill granting Moses a $1400 salary for 1829-30. He will give time to organize support.

Swan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing & Francis.

Swan has Moses' letter of December 29. He saw that Moses has bought 300 barrels, don't buy more until he knows what the Lark will carry. Flour can't keep up at $12. Moses is to load the Lisbon with the proceeds from the West Indies sales.

Swan has Moses' letter of January 6. Do not load the Lisbon or the Eagle for Havana. They are to be replaced by a larger vessel sent to Petersburg by Higginson. If Moses has more than th Lark can carry, send the rest to Eustis. Moses can only claim 2.5%.

Swan has Moses' letter of January 31. Bills and invoices are expected in the mail. If Eustis can't put the 400 barrels in the vessel he has, send it in the Lisbon as per arrangement with Higginson. If Proudfit can fit 400 barrels in the Mary, then let him have it.

Swan has Moses' letter of March 3 and his draft favor Ludlow & S. Etting which he will honor. "It is high time we had some remittances from Aux Cayes & has the Norfolk stayed there all this time?" Write to him at Boston where he is going in 8-10 days.